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Title: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: Motorhead on December 06, 2012, 03:13:46 AM
Always liked doodads and gadgets with one in particular being useful for bench or even field work.
Yup the trick little scope rail mounted bubble levels  ;D
Such as these:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/3169gQNlZCL.jpg) 
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Hawke-Deben-Bubble-Scope-Level-HFT-FT-Air-Rifle-Target-Shooting-CANT-fix-/00/s/MzAwWDY5MA==/$T2eC16NHJF0E9nmFQit+BP-,smHK+w~~60_12.JPG)

The nicer machined metal one up top sells for near $80  :o ... plastic bottom one near $35

That's just nuts for something that should be much cheaper IMO  :P

SO ... went to hardware store and picked up a $3.00 plastic level that contained 3 bubbles, took it to the band saw cutting apart to extract them.
Short piece of 1/2" Delrin rod drilling one end on the lathe, a smile cut on the mill  makes the main part.
1 recycled .22RF scope ring with saddle area cut off and a single 4-40 screw and we get a rifle bubble level on the cheap  ;) ... with 2 extra bubbles for ???

Times are tough .... money saved is a GOOD thing !!

Scott



Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: Rescue35 on December 06, 2012, 03:46:37 PM
Making doodads is what is so much fun about having a home machine shop.
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: glassman98 on December 28, 2012, 02:05:38 PM
Scott, here is a few I have make with my drill press and band saw. Craig

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk241/glassman74/SCOPE%20LEVEL/IMG_0680Medium.jpg)
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk241/glassman74/Air%20Guns/IMG_0700Medium.jpg)
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: dryanw on January 04, 2013, 07:35:49 PM
Glassman, that silver one is sweet. Really nice work.
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: Rickey on January 04, 2013, 10:33:25 PM
They are nice.  But like you said the cost is over the top.  I just used 2 and rubber bands to hold the in place to center my scope.
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: Gixxer340 on January 04, 2013, 11:46:46 PM
Making your own is definitely part of the fun but here is one for $17 that is all metal and works quite well.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/hawke-sport-optics-bubble-level-fits-9-11mm-dovetails?a=4240 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/hawke-sport-optics-bubble-level-fits-9-11mm-dovetails?a=4240)



Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: KGatLC on January 13, 2013, 12:32:27 AM
       Why do you use a bubble level? I don't shoot bench or FT so was just wondering.
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: Motorhead on January 13, 2013, 12:39:33 AM
Quote from: KGatLC on January 13, 2013, 12:32:27 AM
       Why do you use a bubble level? I don't shoot bench or FT so was just wondering.

It helps orient your rifle / eye in eliminating or at least lessening barrel/scope cant.
When the center line of your optics and center line of barrels bore are NOT on the perfect vertical plane, shots POI can and will wander either side.
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: KGatLC on January 13, 2013, 03:11:11 AM
        Thanks Motorhead.
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: dwalk on January 14, 2013, 04:54:29 PM
Quote from: KGatLC on January 13, 2013, 12:32:27 AM
       Why do you use a bubble level? I don't shoot bench or FT so was just wondering.

the farther "Out of level" your scope/rifle is, the more you will miss at longer distances; at 20 yds if you're off 1" from center...more than likely, you'll be off 2" at 40 yards...4" at 60 yds, etc...
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: JMJ in NC on April 08, 2013, 01:14:18 PM
Easy to make.

Old set of rings, dollar store torpedo level. This one is mounted on a SHCS and threads into the mount.

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/JMJinNC/Machined%20Parts/scopelevel_zpsb44cae5a.jpg)

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/JMJinNC/Air%20Power/F301039C-1921-4F81-8449-798B643BD2D8-627-000001E7D20C9030.jpg)

JMJ

Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: Gertrude on April 08, 2013, 02:18:25 PM
Here is another design that I thought would be easy to make a DIY similar version.
Sure, it's cheap enough just to buy,.. but the DIY puts some fun and a bit of pride into it also.
I may try to do something along these lines.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251014571864?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251014571864?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649)


I also kind of like this for a non permanent mounted style

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Rifle-Scope-Magnetic-Levels-One-Fine-Tuning-Circle-Level-/171015532676?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d151f084 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Rifle-Scope-Magnetic-Levels-One-Fine-Tuning-Circle-Level-/171015532676?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d151f084)
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: Tater on April 08, 2013, 06:33:36 PM
Jim, is your phone mounted to your gun rest?
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: JMJ in NC on April 08, 2013, 10:21:57 PM
My iPod, gen 2. I use the chair gun app. I got a RAM mount cheap and mounted it for easy access.

JMJ
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: Tater on April 09, 2013, 11:17:55 AM
Very cool set up.
Title: Re: DYI .... BenchRest bubble level ( Rifle mounted )
Post by: PBguns on August 21, 2014, 04:36:22 PM
Quote from: Gixxer340 on January 04, 2013, 11:46:46 PM
Making your own is definitely part of the fun but here is one for $17 that is all metal and works quite well.

Same $18 anti-cant is also on amazon (prime too)!